BlueYonder

OCTOBER 31, 2024

At the same time, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) are also feeling pressure. Acting as a single point of contact for supply chain management means they must establish near real-time visibility, connectivity and tracking. While market growth is exciting, it’s typically accompanied by growing pains.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

BlueYonder

JUNE 19, 2025

Agentic AI has become a catchphrase and discussion point for logistics teams in just about every industry today, as well as logistics service providers (LSPs). Success depends on the ability of logistics teams to adapt to real-time changes and make informed decisions at both the strategic and operational levels.

Warehousing

BlueYonder

MAY 9, 2025

Getting shoppers from just looking at products to hitting that “Buy” button is both art and science. Getting shoppers from just looking at products to hitting that “Buy” button is both art and science. But thats just one piece of the puzzle. Customers expect information in real time. No big deal!

Inventory Reduction

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Perhaps I’m just tired of seeing this guy; he’s gone from pitching the “Can you hear me now?” Or perhaps it’s just because I know that in many situations, a 1 percent difference or variation can have vital impacts on life and business. provider to this new gig. This is also true for other parts of your supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning

BlueYonder

MARCH 20, 2025

But over the past few years, one force has reshaped not just the automotive supply chain, but all supply chains, unlike any other: Consumer demand. They want accurate, on-demand availability information at the time of purchase and real-time tracking throughout the delivery process. And they want free or low-cost shipping.

Supply Chain Planning Software

BlueYonder

MAY 6, 2025

Announced live at ICON 2025, this release isnt just an upgrade. But theyre facing headwinds: Volatility From tariffs and shortages to shifting customer expectations, leaders need real-time, scenario-based planning that can keep up with constant change. Its a transformation. Ready to dive deeper?

Optimal Sourcing

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Then, when it’s time for customers to actually make a return, they need a convenient returns journey, accessible from your site and retaining your branding throughout. Digitizing this initiation of the return also prevents ‘blind’ returns, as happens in the case where retailers ship items with return labels pre-printed in the package.

Retail

BlueYonder

APRIL 28, 2025

Nearly 500 registered attendees gathered to learn, share, connect, and discuss innovations and best practices including auto OEMs, auto tier 1 suppliers, , car haulers, logistics services providers (LSPs), policymakers, software vendors, and rail, shipping and port providers. In all, over 200 companies were represented.

Supply Chain Network Software

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Some have automated, gateless check-in; some direct the drivers to check in with the shipping office. For various reasons, many drivers show up unexpectedly and at the same time. Bottom line: yards are hard. And in this economic environment, hiring more people to streamline yard and facilities management is a non-starter.

Expense Reduction

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Those are just the bigger names. Trend 2: Nearshoring operations Companie s have been rethinking their supply chain strategies ever since the COVID-19 pandemic put a chokehold on worldwide shipping lanes. Logistics service providers (LSPs) face unprecedented challenges in today’s fast-paced market.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

BlueYonder

AUGUST 20, 2024

A staggering 76% of customers would stop doing business with a company after just one bad customer experience. No matter the time of year, customers expect the same service they’ve been accustomed to — orders to be fulfilled on time and in full and returns to be free. These expectations don’t change at peak season.

Sourcing Strategies

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It’s time for retailers to move away from a customer experience at-all-costs mentality to providing returns solutions that deliver both customer experience and profitability. Returns are currently one of the biggest issues in e-commerce, especially as costs continue to rise and return rates stay sky-high. Returns will always need to happen.

Waste Reduction

BlueYonder

JULY 8, 2014

JDA’s annual user group conference was just two months ago, and at this event I had the opportunity to sit in on a particularly interesting breakfast meeting. Retailers should strive to never ship from the store, rather than the current thinking that seems to embrace this mode of fulfillment as if it is best practice.

Shipping

BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2021

The world is aflutter discussing how an enormous container ship became an immovable force in the Suez Canal, blocking one of the world’s most vital shipping routes. 120 miles long, the Suez Canal sees nearly 50 ships passing through on an average every day and almost 19,000 annually and accounts for roughly 12% of world trade.

Real-time Visibility

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Drought conditions at the Panama Canal are not a good match for its high water demands; it takes at least 50 million gallons of water , with some sources citing much more, to move a single ship through the 51-mile waterway. Under normal operating conditions, the Panama Canal handles 36 to 38 ships per day. This year, the U.S.

Optimal Sourcing

BlueYonder

JANUARY 5, 2018

just accelerated to its best year since 2004 and Amazon could be eyeing Target as its next major retail acquisition, according to one influential tech analyst. just accelerated to its best year since 2004 and Amazon could be eyeing Target as its next major retail acquisition, according to one influential tech analyst.

Warehousing

BlueYonder

JULY 9, 2021

And what if I told you that port had a recent COVID-19 outbreak, leaving a backlog of over 160,000 40-foot containers, causing a domino effect on the entire shipping industry that might take a year to get sorted out? From ships waiting to dock in Guangdong to empty containers stockpiling in the U.S., Coincidence? That’s visibility.

Supply Chain Planning Software

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This forward-looking framework isn’t just about adapting; it’s about leading, reshaping and creating the future for the logistics industry. In an era where change is the only constant, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) stand at a crucial juncture.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

BlueYonder

APRIL 19, 2022

While our minds and hearts will always be first concerned with the humanitarian cost of such events, we must also identify real-time actionable intelligence and solutions to help in successfully navigating each new disruption and delivering critical products reliably, at optimal costs. Increasing Visibility and Control Amid the Chaos.

Supply Chain Design Software

BlueYonder

MARCH 21, 2024

One day, it took me two hours just to reach our Blue Yonder booth! Sustainability in Focus For the first time, there was a Theatre dedicated to Sustainability-specific topics with15+ sessions. Perfect timing by the U.S. SEC reporting requirements are still not mandating Scope 3 but it just puts sustainability in sharp focus.

Supply Chain Software

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The problem affects all of us, limiting product availability, creating a less convenient shopping experience and putting our team and guests in harm’s way,” said Cornell, who pegged it as an urgent issue “not just for Target, but across the entire retail industry.” billion in 2021, up from $90.8 billion from 2020.

Retail

BlueYonder

JANUARY 26, 2023

Retailers offering BOPIS between December 15th and 24th sold seven times more than those who did not provide BOPIS during this period.” Retailers offering BOPIS between December 15th and 24th sold seven times more than those who did not provide BOPIS during this period.” According to the National Retail Federation , a whopping 72.9

Optimal Sourcing

BlueYonder

AUGUST 3, 2021

There’s never been a better time to be a retailer. And just like we’ve seen items in short supply in other categories, this year parents can expect the same when it comes to back-to-school items. Many consumers prefer BOPIS since it allows them to shop online without dealing with shipping costs.

Retail

BlueYonder

MAY 26, 2015

It happens all the time. Demand planning has become a matter of utmost importance for supply chains all over the world, just for the reasons stated above. Strong and agile supply chains have built state-of-the-art fulfillment processes, distribution centers and shipping capabilities to serve demand. Sound simple?

Supply and Demand

BlueYonder

MARCH 18, 2014

In his keynote address at NRF, JDA CEO Hamish Brewer noted that retailers seem to be spending a lot more time and investment on generating eCommerce revenue than on establishing supply chain practices to effectively execute on those orders. The following is a summary of her comments. Why do you think this has been the case?

Retail

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It’s hard to call precisely ahead of time. As such, inflation will still play a big role in influencing not just what consumers buy, but how they make those purchases. Increasingly, the end-of-year holiday shopping season has become a double-edged financial sword for Q4 retail revenue performance. in 2023 versus 2022.

Supply Chain Optimization

BlueYonder

AUGUST 12, 2024

It’s impacting resale opportunities and time to refund. These aren’t just small improvements or fixes for customer experience – they add up to a significant impact on company profitability. Returns are a Treasure Trove of Customer Feedback Every single return tells a story. What if 100 customers returned the same item? A thousand?

Cost Reduction Strategies

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 5, 2022

It’s probably not what anyone would have suspected just a few years ago. Stock outs, missed orders, long lead-times, and uncertainty have made the supply chain a hot topic, especially with the holiday season upon us, and the need to make improvements have become a C-level priority. Supply chain issues as a topic of dinner conversation?

Warehousing

BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

For example, if there is a port congestion or weather event affecting a truck on the road or a ship in the ocean, or a delay in the customs clearance or a COVID-19 shutdown in Shanghai, China, then supply chain operations can look at alternative, proactive risk mitigation strategies. We mentioned disruptions and the added complexities.

Automotive

BlueYonder

JULY 22, 2024

They’re leaving value on the table by failing to get returns back in stock quickly, or wasting mileage and time transporting all items to the same locations rather than directing them to the most appropriate place for best management. Instead, it is now targeting returns fees based on the time taken to make the return.

Purchasing Skills

BlueYonder

MAY 14, 2021

Just a couple of months out from the Suez Canal blockage, companies are still trying to get a handle on reacting to the aftermath while bracing for further impact. If you were to check the freight invoice, you probably paid four times the cost of the container as compared to last year! Peaking Rates. Chart Source: Freightwaves).

Cost Reduction Strategies

BlueYonder

APRIL 11, 2024

Now’s the time to make a change. For grocery stores, it’s not just the frying pans and meat thermometers in aisle 14 that sell slowly; specialty olive oils and spices, some ethnic foods, and odd sizes of products that sell relatively quickly will typically sell less than weekly. How many inventory dollars are tied up in C and D items?

Forecasting

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 4, 2014

As a supply chain mom, I will add to this list the first time my son used the term “out of stock.” Just like my son, all consumers demand an exceptional experience. The beauty of the supply chain is all around us. As consumers, we experience the end result of our day jobs in our everyday life.

Sourcing Strategies

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

households, or 93 million people, received one or more orders via pickup, delivery and ship-to-home channels. This involves understanding how much inventory is available and where, exposing just the right amount of inventory online to cater to e-commerce shoppers without limiting inventory for shoppers walking in.

Supply Chain Optimization

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

My younger friends would say I’m a stan , but the label I’m most comfortable using for my 16-year obsession with the 11-time Grammy Award winner is that I’m a “Swiftie,” the nickname lovingly donned by millions of other superfans around the globe. Calling myself a Taylor Swift fan would be a gross understatement.

Supply and Demand

BlueYonder

JUNE 20, 2022

A lot of recent media attention has been devoted to what might be considered “macro” logistics problems, such as port closures, blocked shipping lanes and a lack of ocean container capacity. A full 61% of retailers are blocked from scaling last-mile delivery because they lack real-time visibility into their deliveries.

Retail

BlueYonder

JUNE 27, 2023

Touching on the inner workings a little bit: the marketing campaigns, product recalls, and the sweat and tears, just the passion, that our customers put in to deliver products to retailers, homes or hospitals were demonstrative of the pace of work. Ann Marie: I don’t have a traditional background in software. Why did you make this jump?

Logistics Network Optimization Software